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Ranked #1 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “A maze of a Cathedral!” 17/06/2013
- “Amazing building” 15/06/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Built by Ivan the Terrible in the 1550s, this intriguing cathedral bordering Red Square consists of nine separate chapels,...
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Built by Ivan the Terrible in the 1550s, this intriguing cathedral bordering Red Square consists of nine separate chapels, each capped with its own individually shaped and colored dome.
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Ranked #2 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “A little disappointing” 17/06/2013
- “Not as large a I thought...” 15/06/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Red Square, once the site of executions and military parades, sits smack in the middle of Moscow, bounded on one side by the...
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Red Square, once the site of executions and military parades, sits smack in the middle of Moscow, bounded on one side by the Kremlin walls and Lenin's tomb and on the other by GUM, the country's largest department store.
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Ranked #3 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Great Collection” 05/06/2013
- “Russian Art” 30/05/2013
Category: Art Museums
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The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 150,000 works of painting,...
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The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 150,000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics created by generations of Russian artists.
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Ranked #4 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Enjoy calligraphy from all parts of th...” 23/04/2013
- “Centuries old experience under one roo...” 18/04/2013
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #5 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “suddenly closed for 9 days” 18/06/2013
- “Quite different from what I expected” 17/06/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums; Historic Walking Areas; Government Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and...
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Moscow's most famous historical and political landmark, the Kremlin is a walled-in complex of cathedrals, palaces and government offices, with several buildings open to the public, including the Armoury, Patriarch's Palace and the State Kremlin Palace.
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Ranked #6 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “the best carriages exibition I have ev...” 18/06/2013
- “well worth a visit - but remember to b...” 18/06/2013
Category: Art Museums; History Museums; Military Museums
Despite its name, it's not really an armory: it's a museum of national treasures. Some of the items were made in the Kremlin’s workshops, others were accepted as ambassadorial... more »
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Ranked #7 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “practical advice using metro” 18/06/2013
- “Easy to navigate, but...” 17/06/2013
Category: Public Transportation Systems; Architectural Buildings
The Moscow Metro should not be missed. The rush hours are to be avoided unless you have to be somewhere at that time. Actually the rush hour is no different than being in the... more »
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Ranked #8 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Walking *around* it was amazing.” 17/06/2013
- “Historical.....” 16/06/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the 15th century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio...
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The Kremlin's redbrick walls and 18 towers were built at the end of the 15th century by the Italian craftsmen Pietro Antonio Solari and Antonio Fryazin. The famous Spasskaya (Saviour) Tower is the main and official entrance to the Kremlin and its symbol.
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Ranked #9 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Well, I got to see the grounds” 28/05/2013
- “Interesting, but lacking in one area” 28/05/2013
Category: Art Museums
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New building of the Tretyakov Gallery at 10 Krymsky Val houses a unique museum exhibition of modern Russian art features...
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New building of the Tretyakov Gallery at 10 Krymsky Val houses a unique museum exhibition of modern Russian art features works by Chagall, Kandinsky, Malevich and other 20th-century artists. In the same building there is the Central House of Artists, and around there is a Sculpture Park.
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Ranked #10 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Relaxing, comfy & convenient mode of t...” 18/06/2013
- “Very fast, rather expensive” 17/06/2013
Category: Transportation
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Ranked #11 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Beautiful...incredible” 16/06/2013
- “Fit this in if you can” 12/06/2013
Category: Museums
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The Orlov Diamond, a gift to Catherine the Great from Count Orlov, her lover, is only one of the many diamonds and jewels on...
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The Orlov Diamond, a gift to Catherine the Great from Count Orlov, her lover, is only one of the many diamonds and jewels on display in this incredible collection at the Kremlin.
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Ranked #12 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Fantastic night out” 12/06/2013
- “Russian Culture” 08/06/2013
Category: Theatres; Ballets; Operas; Architectural Buildings
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The oldest theater in Moscow, rebuilt following a fire and later a hurricane, is magnificent both inside and out, and its...
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The oldest theater in Moscow, rebuilt following a fire and later a hurricane, is magnificent both inside and out, and its resident opera and ballet troupes rate among the finest in the world.
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Ranked #13 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Make sure you go to the right building” 12/06/2013
- “Not the Hermitage” 05/06/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Known for its outstanding temporary exhibitions, this museum also has an impressive permanent collection of Impressionist and...
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Known for its outstanding temporary exhibitions, this museum also has an impressive permanent collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art.
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Ranked #14 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Tranquil setting” 13/06/2013
- “Worth a visit.” 07/06/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Cemeteries; Historic Sites
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Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a...
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Located near the Moscow River, this peaceful retreat from the bustling city includes a spectacular 16th-century convent and a cemetery where many of the country's most famous writers, poets, politicians and public figures are buried.
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Ranked #15 of 642 attractions in Moscow
Category: Lookouts; Historic Walking Areas; Beaches
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Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break...
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Sparrow Hills is one of the highest points in Moscow and offers a panoramic view of the city. Great place to take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a picnic.
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Ranked #16 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Very pretty when you eventually find i...” 17/05/2013
- “A leisurely walker's paradise” 23/03/2013
Category: Museums; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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This astounding estate, once a summer residence, comprises a central palace with a magnificent ballroom, several smaller...
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This astounding estate, once a summer residence, comprises a central palace with a magnificent ballroom, several smaller buildings, each impressive in its own right, and a huge park complete with French gardens, ponds, lakes and sculptures.
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Ranked #17 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Hop on the Ferris wheel in VVC to enjo...” 13/06/2013
- “Soviet style sculpture” 02/06/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues
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Ranked #18 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “a lot to see” 15/06/2013
- “Let Us Never Forget” 01/06/2013
Category: Parks
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Established in 1945, this city park includes lovely lakes and walking paths, boats and catamarans for hire, ice-skating and...
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Established in 1945, this city park includes lovely lakes and walking paths, boats and catamarans for hire, ice-skating and cross-country skiing in the winter and an amusement park.
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Ranked #19 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “The Kremlin” 02/06/2013
- “Seat of power” 07/05/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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Ranked #20 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “A good place for a stroll.” 21/05/2013
- “Picturesque place to visit” 07/05/2013
Category: Museums; History Museums
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Ranked #21 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “A place to see” 08/06/2013
- “There's a museum??!!” 05/06/2013
Category: Museums; Architectural Buildings; Parks; Religious Sites; Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Art Museums; History Museums
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This former village and archaeological site housed summer residences of the grand dukes of Moscow, and later of the tsars,...
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This former village and archaeological site housed summer residences of the grand dukes of Moscow, and later of the tsars, and is now a museum and reserve.
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Ranked #22 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Impressive Soviet Style Building” 16/06/2013
- “Beautiful building but......” 15/06/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Educational Sites
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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and...
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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) was established in 1755 and has more than 40,000 students ( graduate and postgraduate). It is considered one of the oldest universities in Moscow and is part of ""Stalin's Seven Sisters,"" a group of Moscow skyscrapers built in the Stalinist style of architecture.
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Ranked #23 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “The scale alone portrays a message.” 05/06/2013
- “Amazing” 06/05/2013
Category: Museums
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The Museum is housed in the Bakhmetyevsky Bus Garage — the world-famous Constructivist masterpiece designed in 1926 by...
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The Museum is housed in the Bakhmetyevsky Bus Garage — the world-famous Constructivist masterpiece designed in 1926 by Konstantin Melnikov and Vladimir Shukhov. The main goal of the Jewish Museum & Tolerance Center is to establish a creative, interactive platform for dialogue between different cultures. This ground-breaking museum, designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, is divided into 12 galleries and features a host of high-tech displays based on the latest interactive media technology.
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Ranked #24 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Beautiful but chaotic” 20/05/2013
- “Impressive” 18/05/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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Once used for coronations, this Cathedral Square church is notable for its five golden domes and numerous windows, and...
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Once used for coronations, this Cathedral Square church is notable for its five golden domes and numerous windows, and contains the wooden coronation throne built for Ivan the Terrible.
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Ranked #25 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Presently in a bit of a disrepair” 13/06/2013
- “Very good place to walk” 16/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Parks; Architectural Buildings
This lavish suburban estate dates back to the 18th century and includes Neo-classical palace and formal gardens.
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Ranked #26 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Well worth a visit” 06/06/2013
- “A great collection of space history” 28/05/2013
Category: Museums; Monuments/ Statues; Science Museums
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Ranked #27 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Perfect winter activity for the family...” 11/03/2013
- “One of the beat aqua parks I've been i...” 24/09/2012
Category: Water Parks
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Ranked #28 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Interesting” 30/05/2013
- “Go if you like Art Nouveau!” 18/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
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Writer Maxim Gorky's residence from 1931 to 1936, this remarkable home is a stunning example of art nouveau architecture,...
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Writer Maxim Gorky's residence from 1931 to 1936, this remarkable home is a stunning example of art nouveau architecture, highlighted by a twisting marble staircase, stained glass roof and flowery mosaic and stucco decorations.
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Ranked #29 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Ice skating in the park” 08/06/2013
- “Better than it was” 04/06/2013
Category: Parks
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This popular gathering place draws adults and children alike to its recreational offerings, which include a giant Ferris...
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This popular gathering place draws adults and children alike to its recreational offerings, which include a giant Ferris wheel, roller coaster, open-air theater, food stands, fairground, rock club and skating pond.
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Ranked #30 of 642 attractions in Moscow
- “Great atmosphere” 02/05/2013
- “Good Productions Cheaper than Bolshoi” 08/07/2012
Category: Theatres
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